The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 PureTech 68 (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
€ 12,100
€ 16,900
€ 12,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C3 PureTech 68 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g.
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
58
68.9
72
57.7
66.2
74.8
68.9 in
Width
66.2 in
72 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58 in
Height
57.7 in
100
157.3
97.2
156.3
157.3 in
Length
156.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
2317 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
8.6 %
General
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
B618
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
67 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
67 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
78 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
78 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Performance
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
102 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
15.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
725 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
▶ REPLAY
34.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
34.58 lb/hp
34.26 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
50 mpg
69 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
41 mpg
city
57 mpg
57 mpg
highway
78 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
595 mi
Range
823 mi
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
595 mi
823 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Environmental Impact
89 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
70 kWh
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
89 kWh
70 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 PureTech 68
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
